WinteRushhttp://www.theforecaster.net/news/1273
enWinteRush up closehttp://www.theforecaster.net/content/p-clowinterush
Portland's WinteRush 2009 began last Friday night with the opening of the snow sculpture tent. This more than 30-foot creation featured a diver and chest, turtles , dolphins and a sea walrus, which captured the attention of a young viewer. (Michael Barriault photo) http://www.theforecaster.net/content/p-clowinterush#commentsPortlandNewsPortlandWinteRushApprovedPortland's WinteRush 2009 began last Friday night with the opening of the snow sculpture tent. This more than 30-foot creation featured a diver and chest, turtles , dolphins and a sea walrus, which captured the attention of a young viewer. (Michael Barriault photo)
WinteRush up closeMild weather on Saturday produced large turnouts at all the venues for WinteRush. Snowball fights were a big hit at Lincoln Park. (Michael Barriault photo)
No shortage of ammunitionThe &quot;Freezin' for a Reason&quot; Maine Polar Dip event raised $20,000 for Camp Sunshine during WinteRush. (Michael Barriault photo)
'Freezin' for a reason'Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:06:35 +0000false2009-02-09 23:17:58Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:06:35 +0000Mo Mehlsak6734 at http://www.theforecaster.netp-winterushadv
City's outdoor winter festival kicks off Fridayhttp://www.theforecaster.net/content/p-winterushadv
PORTLAND — If the city is going to be filled with mounds of snow, people might as well play in it, right?http://www.theforecaster.net/content/p-winterushadv#commentsPortlandDowntown ShowdownNewsPortlandWinteRushApprovedRich Obrey photo
Fourth-grader Haley Troiano adds an icy chunk of winter to the wall of a snow fort behind Hall School on Monday. Troiano and other students were getting ready for next week's WinterRush Festival by practicing their building skills during an after-school program.
WinteRush prepWed, 04 Feb 2009 16:17:34 +0000false2009-02-02 17:42:44Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:17:34 +0000Kate Bucklin5807 at http://www.theforecaster.net